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Valve with pressure differential seating

US11572956B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 2020
Grant dateFeb 7, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K27/044
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve for use in oil and gas production or similar applications includes a plug or other flow barrier disposed in a cavity of a hollow valve body with a metal-to-metal sealing surface that is not reliant on any rubberized or elastomeric material to effect a seal.

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